Tamil Nadu Road Tax Online Payment

Road tax payment in Tamil Nadu is mandatory for all vehicle owners under the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Tax amount is calculated as per the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1974. In this blog, we will discuss about road tax in Tamil Nadu and how to pay Tamil Nadu road tax online.

Check the amount of road tax in Tamilnadu

If you want to check amount of road tax, follow these steps:

1. Go to Parivahan Vahan portal and select “Know MV Tax” from the menu.
2. Now fill in the following information about your vehicle:
   • Choose your state.
   • Vehicle types (Transport or Non-Transport)
   • Choose a Vehicle Class
   • Choose a vehicle category.
   • Date of registration
3. Fill in all relevant information about your vehicle.
4. Click the Get Tax Details button after entering the captcha code.
5. Display your vehicle tax information on the screen and pay Tamil Nadu road tax.

Tamil Nadu road tax online payment

Check the procedure for Tamil Nadu road tax online payment by following the steps below:

1. Go to the Vahan Parivahan website at Vahan Parivahan,  open the official website.
2. Choose Tamil Nadu, select your local RTO, and click Proceed.
3. From the menu, select RC Related Services or click Pay Your Tax.
4. Enter your vehicle registration number and the last 5 digits of the chassis number.
5. Check the pending tax amount shown on the screen. Pay using net banking, debit card, or UPI.
6. Download and save the payment receipt. You will need this receipt for RC renewal and future reference.

Pay Road Tax in Tamilnadu Offline:

If you want to pay road tax in Tamil Nadu offline, visit your nearest Regional Transport Office. You can pay road tax in cash or by demand draft at the RTO counter.

How to pay road tax Tamil Nadu for other state vehicle

If you bring a vehicle from another state into Tamil Nadu, you must pay road tax to use it legally. Commercial vehicles must pay other-state vehicle tax. For private vehicles, road tax payment is mandatory if you use the vehicle in Tamil Nadu for more than 12 months. You can pay road tax online in Tamil Nadu through official Parivahan portal, instead of border check posts. Get NOC from the RTO where the vehicle is registered.

Here are the steps to pay road tax in Tamil Nadu –

1. Visit the Parivahan website
2. Select Vehicle Related Services
3. Enter your registration number
4. Choose Other State Vehicle Tax
5. Verify details and tax amount
6. Make the payment online
7. Download the payment receipt

How to check road tax payment status in Tamilnadu

Follow these steps to check your Tamil Nadu road tax payment status online:

1. To find out your transaction status, go to the Parivahan Vahan portal
2. Select “Transaction Status” option and then “Know Your Transaction Status” from the menu to proceed further.
3. Select one of the options, such as Transaction id, Payment id, Bank Ref. No., Registration No. or Grn No. and fill out the required information.
4. When you click the Search Button, your payment status will appear on your screen.

Who is exempt from paying road tax in Tamil Nadu

Owners of the following vehicles are exempt from paying road tax in Tamil Nadu:

1. Vehicles owned by persons with disabilities and used only for their personal transportation
2. Vehicles used exclusively for agricultural purposes
3. Ambulances
4. Vehicles carrying personnel of the Ministry of Defence or Central and State Armed Forces while in uniform
5. Vehicles owned by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
6. Fire-fighting department vehicles
7. Vehicles used as funeral vans

Time period for the Tamil Nadu road tax online payment 

Under Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, road tax is mandatory in Tamil Nadu. Registered owner or any person who has possession or control of the vehicle must pay tax as prescribed under the Act.

You can pay road tax quarterly, half-yearly or annually based on the licence issued for that period. You must pay tax within the allowed time, starting from the beginning of quarter or half-year. The time limit is at least 7 days and not more than 45 days. The exact payment period depends on your vehicle type.

FAQs

Can I transfer a vehicle’s road tax from another state to Tamil Nadu?

Yes. If you relocate to Tamil Nadu, you can apply for road tax refund from the previous state and then pay the applicable road tax in Tamil Nadu.

Is road tax in Tamil Nadu applicable to all types of vehicles?

Yes. Road tax applies to all vehicles including two-wheelers, four-wheelers and commercial vehicles in Tamil Nadu.

When do I need to pay Tamil Nadu road tax?

Tamil Nadu road tax must be paid at the time of purchasing new vehicle or when transferring vehicle from another state to Tamil Nadu.

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